Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join the Advanced Materials Department in Huntsville, AL. The role involves supporting R&D, prototype development, and integration of metal additive manufacturing processes. The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree with significant experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. Responsibilities include software development for web and hardware applications, solving engineering challenges, and collaborating with teams to design solutions. A pay range of $87,100.00 – $157,450.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing support structure design.
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing processes, preferably metal systems.
• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years’ experience or Master's degree with 2-4 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D, prototype development, and manufacturing integration.
• Collaborate with team to gather requirements and design software solutions.
• Assist with troubleshooting networks and computer systems.

Skills

Software development for web applications

Analytical solving of engineering challenges

Team collaboration

Slicing software experience (3DXpert)

Ability to support hardware systems

Interest in advanced additive manufacturing technologies

Experience with design for additive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About the Role

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join the Advanced Materials Department in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on supporting the R&D, prototype development, and manufacturing integration of metal additive manufacturing processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Software development with a focus on full-stack web applications with user input that interact with databases and third-party applications.
• Software development with a focus on hardware-based applications that interface with sensor devices.
• Solving complex engineering challenges with analytical and experimental approaches.
• Collaborating with team, management, and department to gather requirements, analyze problems, and design solutions for software-focused tasks.
• Assisting system administration with supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining networks and computer systems used within the department.

Basic Qualifications

• Resident of North Alabama area in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office.
• Ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.
• Experience with design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing support structure design.
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing processes, preferably metal systems.
• Experience using additive slicing and analysis software such as 3DXpert or similar tools.
• Ability to support hardware systems including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of AM equipment.
• Interest & motivation in learning advanced additive manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years’ experience a minimum 3.0 GPA in mechanical engineering, materials science, manufacturing engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited university; Master’s degree and 2-4 years experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with metal additive manufacturing processes such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and/or directed energy deposition (DED).
• Experience with build parameter development, process optimization, and qualification.
• Familiarity with post‑processing methods including heat treatment, machining, and surface finishing.
• Experience with simulation tools for additive manufacturing (thermal, distortion, support optimization).
• Exposure to in‑situ monitoring systems or sensor integration in AM platforms.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for data analysis or workflow automation.

Pay Range

$87,100.00 – $157,450.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.